LSVDA Newsletter July 2026
Driving Forward. Advancing Local Mobility.
Low Speed Vehicle Dealer Association (LSVDA) Newsletter
Executive Director’s Message
Turning Insight Into Action
Building a Stronger, More Profitable Business
Fellow LSVDA Members: This month’s issue is about turning what we are learning into action.
Our latest Dealer Insights Survey gives us a clearer picture of what dealers are experiencing. Growth remains possible, but it is not automatic. Consumer demand, pricing pressure, staffing, inventory, changing regulations, and uncertainty around imports are forcing dealers to make smarter decisions about where they invest.
That is why this issue focuses on practical ideas dealers can use. We look at strategies for building stronger dealerships, improving profitability, developing new growth opportunities, and strengthening the customer experience. We also explore why battery education is becoming an important part of dealer professionalism and long-term business value.
You will also see how LSVDA is evolving to support dealers at every stage. Our new Professional Dealer membership level creates an affordable path for independent dealers ready to invest in their business, learn from others, and become more engaged
On policy and safety, we continue tracking federal activity, recalls, import enforcement, and developments that could affect vehicle availability and dealer operations. As our industry grows, compliance and accountability matter more, not less.
The common thread is simple: information has value when we do something with it.
Read the insights. Ask the questions. Find one idea you can put to work.
Then act on it.
Thank you for your leadership, professionalism, and commitment to helping advance responsible local mobility across the country.
Driving Forward., Mike
